The Justice Department’s Office for Victims of Crime is leading the observance of National Crime Victims' Rights Week, which takes place April 6-12, 2025. This annual event, established in 1981, aims to honor crime victims, advocate for their rights, and recognize those who work with them.
The U.S. Attorneys’ Offices in North Carolina conducted a ceremony in Raleigh as part of this observance. It was attended by Acting U.S. Attorney Randall Galyon, U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson, and Acting U.S. Attorney Daniel P. Bubar. The event featured performances and remarks by victim advocates and survivors, along with a remembrance ceremony for crime victims. Awards were presented to those providing exceptional service to victims and survivors.
Russ Ferguson, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina, expressed the commitment to crime victim support, saying, “We wish there were no victims of crime, and eliminating crime is our goal and motivation. During National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, we reaffirm our commitment to that goal, and to crime victims, survivors, and their families.”
The ceremony underlined the importance of victim support and the work of victim advocates and law enforcement professionals. “Each year during National Crime Victims’ Week, we recognize people whose physical, financial, and emotional well-being has been shattered by crime, and those who work to support them,” stated Randall Galyon, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of North Carolina.
Daniel P. Bubar, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, added, “Today we honor the victims of crimes and celebrate those who work to restore hope in the face of loss and tragedy.”
For more information on this year’s observance and community assistance resources, the Office for Victims of Crime’s website offers additional details. Information about the U.S. Attorney’s Office Victim/Witness Assistance Program can also be accessed.